1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season
| 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|
Eastern Conference champions | |
| Division | 2nd Atlantic |
| Conference | 3rd Eastern |
| 1996–97 record | 45–24–13 |
| Home record | 23–12–6 |
| Road record | 22–12–7 |
| Goals for | 274 |
| Goals against | 217 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Bob Clarke |
| Coach | Terry Murray |
| Captain | Eric Lindros |
| Alternate captains | Rod Brind'Amour Eric Desjardins |
| Arena | CoreStates Center |
| Average attendance | 19,311 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Philadelphia Phantoms Mobile Mysticks |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | John LeClair (50) |
| Assists | John LeClair (47) Eric Lindros (47) |
| Points | John LeClair (97) |
| Penalty minutes | Scott Daniels (237) |
| Plus/minus | John LeClair (+44) |
| Wins | Ron Hextall (31) |
| Goals against average | Garth Snow (2.52) |
The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Detroit Red Wings in a four-game sweep.